Archive for the ‘New Zealand’ Category
Wild Rock Pinot Noir 2007
In: New Zealand|Pinot Noir|Red
29 Mar 2009Place: New Zealand Price: $20 Aroma: Plum, Currant, Jammy Color: Dark Plum Taste: Light Tannins Flavors Detected: Leather, Dark Cherry, Hint of Pepper This Pinot Noir had a completely different scent than the AWS and Como Sur. It was much sweet and rounder. The sweetness was mostly in the aroma, as the flavors were much spicier than we thought they would [...]
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- Tags: 2007, Pinot Noir, Red, Wild Rock, Wine
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2007
1 Jan 2009Place: Marlborough, New Zealand Price: $24 Aroma: Floral, Dewy Spring Morning, Sweet Color: Pale Yellow Green Taste: Balanced, Acidic, Crisp Flavors Detected: Tropical Fruit, Citrus This was the wine that we decided to finish off New Year’s Eve. Unfortunately, the label does not warn that consumption may cause you to fall asleep before midnight and miss the ball dropping! I’m sure [...]
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- Tags: 2007, Cloudy Bay, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc, White, Wine
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